AADE publishes licensure handbook

The American Association of Dental Examiners has published the 20th edition of Composite, the handbook that details the structure, licensing and disciplinary activities of all state dental boards.

Completed in 2008, Composite includes 40 charts describing:

• state dental board structure and operations;
• licensee population within each state;
• 2007 board disciplinary activity and complaint statistics;
• state licensing requirements.

The result of licensing jurisdiction surveys, the charts include general requirements, the use of clinical and didactic examinations, continuing education renewal requirements and the methods used to conduct application background checks. Charts on specialty licensure and nonaccredited graduates are also included, along with a listing of licensure and disciplinary board contacts.

Copies of Composite are available for $50 for AADE members and $75 for nonmembers (shipping costs included). To order, print or type full name and mailing address, specify the number of copies you wish to purchase and send orders to: COMPOSITE, American Association of Dental Examiners, 211 East Chicago Avenue, #760, Chicago 60611.

For more information, contact Molly Nadler, AADE executive director, at 1-312-440-7464.

Composite is copyrighted by AADE and may not be reproduced.